To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement by Benjamin Nathans
By Michael Wood
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The “American Scientist” Magazine – November 2024
The Myxomycetes: Nature’s Quick-Change Artists
Slime molds thrive in a range of environments, displaying an unexpected beauty in a variety of forms and life cycle stages.
Gliflozins for Diabetes: From Bark to Bench to Bedside
Drugs targeting the kidneys for diabetes treatment stem from almost two centuries of research that began with an uprooted apple orchard.
Baby Talk
Infants are born with the ability to babble and cry in the accents of their mothers through a combination of neurological, physical, and environmental responses.
Arts/Books: Times Literary Supplement – Oct. 18, 2024
Times Literary Supplement (October 16, 2024): The latest issue features ‘A world away from K-pop -The Nobel laureate Han Kang, Sylvia Plath’s final say; Alan Hollinghurst gets Brexit done; The dictotor’s treadmill; Keeping the Warburg weird…
News: Israel Air Strikes Hit Beirut, U.S. Military Cuts, Portugal Banking Trial
The New York Times — Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
U.S. Warns Israel of Military Aid Cut if Gazans Don’t Get More Supplies
The demand from Israel’s closest ally came amid reports that the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip has grown still worse in recent weeks.
Lebanon’s Hospitals Buckle Amid Israel’s Offensive Against Hezbollah
The United Nations says “the targeting of health and relief operations is broadening” in Lebanon. Hospitals say they have been forced to close or are struggling to operate.
Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury
The former president’s sweeping immigration proposals face daunting challenges, but voters still trust his positions more than his opponent’s.
Kash Patel: The Magical Rise of a Self-Described ‘Wizard’ in Trump World
The MAGA loyalist Mr. Patel aims to run the C.I.A. if Donald Trump wins the presidency. But critics say his swagger masks deep inexperience.
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